Incident Description
A pilot of a tailwheel-equipped airplane reported that, while circling over the destination airport, she observed the windsock indicating light and variable wind conditions. After completing a touch-and-go landing, she added full power for takeoff. The airplane then veered to the right before correcting back toward the runway centerline, at which point it became briefly airborne. The airplane subsequently landed back on the runway, veered off to the left, struck sage brush, and came to rest inverted.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder as a result of the accident sequence.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.